Playlists, Donuts, and Inspiration

It's Memorial Day.

Amidst remembering those who are gone

and all those who sacrificed so much for our country,

I'm racking my brain trying to figure out some things that 

me and these monster children can do to 

NOT sit on our cute little booties today.

Because it's a daily struggle. 

Just like this morning's run.

Welcome to WEEK TWO of marathon training.

And I'm already annoyed by the songs on my iPod.

I'm STILL not able to all-out run more than 30-40 seconds

at a time. (I know. . .Lord, help this poor couch potato!)
I hate it when my body won't keep up with my will. . .

And then I hear about how my mom-in-law and SIL 

ran a HALF-MARATHON yesterday. . .
Another one!!
(Let me say how jealous of them and how proud of them I am at the same time)
BUT,

It's so hard to not compare your progress to others. 

If I did focus on it, you may find me curled up in a ball

in the back of my walk-in closet with a dozen chocolate glazed donuts.

(BOY, does that not sound fabulous right about now?!)

But I can't compare.  

I have to do my personal best.  

My personal best is not exciting just yet.

But it will be one day.

So I'm going to keep running, friends. 

Even though I'd rather have donuts.

I'm going to be strong.

And I reeeeeeeeally want those abs for my very own. 

So as a recap. . .Week One didn't suck.

I'm struggling more with waking up at the butt-crack of dawn

than I am with running the designated distances.

And praise God for no shin splints

(I've heard first week horror stories)!

Bring on Week Two.

And suggestions for some new tunes.

My iPod will thank you.

I'm positive it's gotten it's feelings hurt this week from me

hitting SKIP every 5 minutes.

I'd prefer some tunes of the "inspirational" persuasion.  

(yes, I'm one of those corny chicks that likes words of affirmation along my journey.)

Currently, in my work-out playlist:

1. Good Morning - Mandisa

2. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon5

3. You're Beautiful - One Direction

4. All This Time - Britt Nicole

5. Domino - Jessie J

6. He Said - Group One Crew

7. Waiting For Tomorrow - Mandisa

Yea, so help a sister out!